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New Iberia

Louisiana · 30,617 residents · 11.141 sq mi
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New Iberia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,289. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $96,400. The poverty rate of 25.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
30,617
−6%since 2000
from 32,623 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,748 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 2,928 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.4
+5%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
27K29K30K32K33K1990201020202024New Iberia
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,289
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,079 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,162
+39%since 2000
from $13,084 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 29.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.465
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing12.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services6%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,400
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$627
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.3%
−32.3 ptssince 2000
from 62.6% in 2000
41.1% rent
Vacancy rate
11.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+11%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic56.3%(18,368)
Black38.2%(12,455)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(487)
Asian2.6%(853)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.4%(21,326)
2010
White, non-Hispanic51.2%(15,691)
Black41.2%(12,624)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(956)
Asian2.7%(819)
Other1.8%(545)
Diversity Score70.7%(21,655)
Diversity Score
71
+8%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.1%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+49%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.2%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
53.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.4%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Iberia, Louisiana?

New Iberia, Louisiana has about 30,617 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in New Iberia, Louisiana?

The typical household in New Iberia, Louisiana earns about $35,289 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Iberia, Louisiana expensive?

In New Iberia, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $96,400, and the typical rent is about $627 a month.

How educated are people in New Iberia, Louisiana?

About 14.2% of adults age 25 and over in New Iberia, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Iberia, Louisiana?

About 25.5% of people in New Iberia, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Iberia, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, New Iberia, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,211 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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